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Dining service system

a technology for serving tray and serving tray, which is applied in the direction of rigid containers, containers for preventing decay, serving tray, etc., can solve the problems of heavy and cumbersome trays

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-06-22
WICKSTROM VIC
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The present invention is a dining service system that provides a novel way of carrying food and beverages while serving them. It aims to improve comfort and reduce effort and fatigue in carrying such items. The system includes a top-tray that can be held by a user to support the necessary equipment for service. The tray has a non-slip surface to prevent the items from sliding and a heat-resistant surface to protect it from damage from hot items. It can also have indentations to catch spills or a grid-like pattern to prevent the items from tipping or falling over. Additionally, the system includes a belt-clip that can be affixed to the user's waist to carry the tray and a fastener and lanyard-necklace to support a portion of the load. The base of the tray has a non-slip surface to prevent it from sliding when placed on a table or counter by the user. Overall, this system allows for easier and more stable carrying of food and beverages while serving them.

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However, these trays can be heavy and cumbersome.
Generally, a waiter or waitress will carry the tray up and over his / her head, which can be awkward.
In some instances, the waiter or waitress must carry and hold the tray for long periods of time, which is difficult with a traditional serving tray.

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[0027]As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to food and beverage devices and more particularly to a dining service system as used to improve the ergonomics, safety and reliability of the transport and handling of food service items.

[0028]Generally speaking, a dining service system can be easily carried by a user with a design that is easy for the user to hold and balance heavy loads. The dining service system is also stable, reliable and easily stored when not in use.

[0029]Referring to the drawings by numerals of reference there is shown in FIGS. 1-4, various views of dining service system 100 comprising dining service assembly 102. Referring specifically to FIG. 1, showing dining service system 100 during ‘in-use’ condition 150 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030]As shown in FIGS. 2-4, dining service system 100 may comprise a dining service assembly 102. Dining service assembly 102 may comprise, in functional combination, serving tray...

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Abstract

A dining service system for aiding a waiter or waitress in carrying meal service implements. The dining service assembly of the dining service system includes a serving tray assembly and a belt-clip. Some versions may additionally include a lanyard-necklace. The serving tray assembly includes a top-tray, a base, at least two vertical members and a handle. The handle is structured and arranged to be held by a user to support at least a partial load of the serving tray assembly and of the meal service implements while using the dining service assembly to serve patrons. The belt-clip is structured and arranged to accept and support the serving tray assembly such that the belt-clip carries part of the weight of the serving tray assembly and the items carried by the tray assembly.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention(s). It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art, or material, to the presently described or claimed inventions, or that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to the field of food and beverage devices and more specifically relates to a dining service system.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]Waiters and waitresses often have the need to carry multiple food service items at the same time in order to provide efficient service for their customers. This often requires the use of a tray to carry such items. However, these trays can be heavy and cumbersome. Generally, a waiter or waitress will carry the tray up and over his / her head, which can be awkward. In some instances, the waiter or waitress must...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G23/06B65D81/26B65D21/02A45F5/02
CPCA47G23/0625A45F5/021A45F2005/006B65D21/0209B65D81/264A47G2023/0675
Inventor WICKSTROM, VIC
Owner WICKSTROM VIC
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